Zoe Ball returns to Radio 2 show following mum's cancer diagnosis
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Zoe Ball has given a heartbreaking update on her mum's cancer diagnosis as she returned to hosting her BBC Radio 2 show.
Ball made her return to the studio today (March 18) to present her breakfast programme, revealing to fans that she was now focused on making memories with her mother Julia Peckham as her illness was "quite advanced".
"Sadly, heartbreakingly her cancer is quite advanced but we're making loads of lovely memories and taking care of her, she has some amazing people around her," she said.
"I've had some real heartbreaking messages from people who have lost loved ones to cancer recently, you are all in my heart."
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Ball went on to praise her "new-found admiration" of carers as well as the "amazing" hospital staff, in particular "a very nice pair of chaps called Vic and Tom" who took Ball and her mother to A&E in an ambulance last week.
"My mum and I had never been in an ambulance before. It was fascinating stuff. There was an amazing team at A&E, all of them doing such amazing work," the presenter continued.
"I've met some lovely people after going in and out of hospitals for the past few weeks. Many of you have been telling me your own stories about loved ones and your own cancer stories, so thank you for sharing.
"Those messages have meant so much, I've been reading them out to my mum."
The presenter then went on to joke that she had learnt her mum's TV habits after spending a lot of time watching "a certain channel" together over the past week, which included Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning and "a lot of Big Brother".
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Ball had announced news of her mum's cancer diagnosis to fans earlier this month on Instagram, writing: "Heartbreakingly our beautiful Mama Julia has been diagnosed with Cancer. As many of you know from experience, these are extremely tough times.
"Sending out love to people reading this who are battling cancer, or awaiting diagnosis & also to the folk looking after their dear ones who are poorly."
She confirmed that Gaby Roslin would be stepping in to host during her time off and whenever she needed to be at home in order to help look after her mum.
The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show airs between 6.30am and 9.30am on BBC Radio 2 every weekday.
If you would like more information or support about living with cancer or treatment, please click here for guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support, or click here to learn more from Stand Up to Cancer.
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